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Azerbaijan Releases Russian Journalist to House Arrest After Putin-Aliyev Talks

Azerbaijan Releases Russian Journalist to House Arrest After Putin-Aliyev Talks

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Authorities in Azerbaijan have released Igor Kartavykh, the executive director of Sputnik Azerbaijan, from prison and placed him under house arrest. The move followed high-level discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, according to reports by Russia’s Kommersant newspaper, citing the Kremlin. Kartavykh was detained in June along with several colleagues […]

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China’s Xi Jinping Urges Global Fairness, Slams Bullying in World Order

China’s Xi Jinping Urges Global Fairness, Slams Bullying in World Order

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TIANJIN, September 1 — In a powerful and emotionally charged message from the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, President Xi Jinping of China spoke out against what he described as rising “bullying behaviour” in global politics. His comments came as he hosted leaders from across Asia for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]

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Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash to Refuel in Alaska Due to Sanctions: A Stark Reminder of Geopolitical Tensions

Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash to Refuel in Alaska Due to Sanctions: A Stark Reminder of Geopolitical Tensions

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In an unusual moment that reveals the real-world consequences of geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself reaching deep into his pocket — quite literally. During a recent high-level visit to the United States, Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 in cash (about ₹2.2 crore) just to refuel his aircraft while making a brief stop in […]

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